Rotor Dynamics Analyst

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams to keep high-speed rotating systems operating at peak performance.
• Analyze vibration and operational data.
• Perform rotor dynamic modeling and simulations.
• Support rotor balancing activities.
• Help troubleshoot complex equipment behavior.
• Conduct dynamic testing.
• Apply digital signal processing techniques.
• Develop custom diagnostic tools.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of test procedures and automation efforts.
• Serve as a technical expert in rotor dynamics and vibration analysis.
• Drive innovation across advanced centrifuge technology programs.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
• 5+ years of experience in rotor dynamics, vibration analysis, or related technical disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed rotating machinery dynamics and system behavior.
• Experience with vibration diagnostics, modal analysis, and rotating equipment troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation of rotating systems.
• Experience applying digital signal processing techniques to engineering data.
• Familiarity with software development and engineering analysis tools, with Python strongly preferred.
• Experience using Finite Element Analysis software such as ANSYS or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of mechanical vibrations and system dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications and Location Details

• Active Q clearance is strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years working with gas centrifuges or other ultra-high-speed rotating systems.
• Familiarity with automated testing, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.

Location

Onsite position in Oak Ridge. One-year base assignment with possibility of extension and/or conversion after.